((Same disclaimer. Please read and review...oh, and I created the shop Giannine's Gowns. Maybe JK Rowling has been writing about that shop in her sixth novel, but I doubt it, so it's copyright to me. Also, I got my first suggestion of improvement---and I'll edit that as soon as I finish the story. So thanks for both compliments and the suggestion musicgirl141. Thank you r.3.d.3.m.p.t.i.0.n, and gatoriris for your reviews, too.))

A few weeks later, the trip to Hogsmeade came. Lily and Theia walked down the streets of Hogsmeade together.

"I can't believe it. There were dozens of girls asking out Sirius and James. And they know we have those two!" Theia raged.

"Well, I still don't have James." Lily said, remembering the incident a few weeks ago. "He's been acting like a friend and nothing more."

"Well, I'll point out that James turned every single girl down that's asked. He'll ask you...just wait. Anyways. Let's go get out dresses. How about Giannine's Gowns?" Lily agreed, and they headed into the shop. It looked small from the outside, but as they entered, it seemed to stretch.

"This is one huge shop...let's get started!" Theia grinned. She headed towards dozens of aisles, throwing various colored dresses at Lily. Desperately, Lily caught each one. Finally, when she felt their weight dragging her down, Theia stopped.

"Those ones will look good on you. Here's a change room." Theia said. Lily was surprised. She hadn't expected Theia to be the Shopping Queen. But she appreciated it, because she would have had no idea where to start. In the dressing room, she gazed helplessly at the mound of dresses. One was mustard yellow, and she immediately discarded it. The next one was a brighter yellow. She slipped it on, and headed out to show Theia.

"Oh no! Look at that sag. Your boobs aren't big enough for that one." Theia said immediately. Lily sighed, and tried on another, and another. Each time, Theia decided they didn't quite fit her figure. One made her look too heavy, the other was too long, or not long enough. No matter what Lily tried on, Theia would insist on something else. Lily was becoming more and more irate. She grabbed a forest green dress covered with sparkles and threw in on angrily.

"What's wrong with this one?" She asked, already turning around and heading back into the dressing room.

"Nothing!" Theia cried. "It's beautiful!" Lily paused, slightly embarassed. She looked in the mirror, and gasped.

"I love it!" she said, twirling happily. The dress was past her ankles, but not so it was in the way of her movements. It was a strange material that seemed slightly silky, but also the soft feeling of cotton. It was a dark, forest green, and lighter emerald sparkles covered the dress. It was tight until her hips, where it flowed loosely along her legs. It was high cut on the front, but sloped so it revealed almost her whole back. Lily almost didn't want to change out of it, but paid a Galleon for it, and watched as the cashier folded it, and slipped in into a fancy bag.

"Don't forget about me." Theia said smiling eagerly. "While you paid, I've narrowed it down to a blue one and a red one. I can't decide...will you?" Lily nodded, and studied both dresses in turn as Theia tried them on. At last, she decided on the red one, because it seemed to bright out the colour in Theia's cheeks. Just as her green gown brought out her eyes. Theia's dress was the opposite of Lily's, as it was higher in the back, but very low in the front. It was all silk, and had thin red stripes that criss-crossed down her side through a slit in the material. The slit, however, began at her armpit and ended at her waist. Then, later on, by Theia's knee, there was another gash in the material so her right leg showed. Theia twirled just as Lily had done, giggling the whole time.

"Wait a second, Theia. The criss-crosses don't really cover...I can see the edges of your boobs." Lily said grinning.

"Oh well. They aren't that big, anyways." Theia said, not really caring. She had found the perfect dress, and it only showed a bit of tanned skin. The gash wasn't big enough to be embarassing.

The two girls headed out of the store, delighted. Many other girls were now flocking in, while others headed for a different dress store. Theia spotted Sirius, and tugged on Lily's robes.

"Come on! I wanna tell Sirius all about the dress!" Theia giggled, heading off. Lily followed. It was then, as Theia headed over to Sirius that Lily noticed alot of pairings. There were guys and girls walking together everywhere. Remus, who had been with Sirius, noticed Lily watching.

"Alot of guys are asking girls to go with them to the dance now." he stated.

"Mmm." Lily responded, feeling her mood sink again. Remus suddenly cleared his throat, as if trying to get Lily's attention. It didn't work, and Lily spotted James turn the corner surrounded by girls. Even though he didn't look especially pleased, Lily still felt a little jealous. James had dozens of girls wanting to go out with him...and who did she have? Nobody. Theia turned angrily to the girls. She still hadn't forgiven them for asking out Sirius. The group dispersed, and James greeted his friends.

"Hey, Sirius. You need to get a tux." James comented, carrying his.

"I was planning to go nude." Sirius let out a fake sigh, as if all his dreams had crashed, before flashing his famous grin, and heading into a store. As soon as Sirius left, Peter Pettigrew came rushing over towards them. His stubby legs carried him as fast as he could go.

"James! James! I have a date!" Peter shouted. James forced a grin on his face. He was happy for Peter; the guy had his first date. But Sirius had Theia, and Peter had whoever, that left just James and Remus. James knew exactly who he wanted to ask, but knew he didn't have a chance.

"Nice going, Wormtail. Who'd you snag?" James asked, pretending to be thrilled.

"Leilanni asked me to go with her. She knows all of you, and she thinks I'm cute. So I said yes." Peter said.

"Nice." James said. He caught sight of some of the guys on his Quidditch team and made an excuse to head over.

"Hey Ryan, Josh. Any idea who's going to be the Quidditch captain? The season's starting already!" James said.

"Yeah. I heard it ws you, though!" Ryan replied, looking surprised. James frowned.

"I didn't heard anything like that."

"I'm pretty sure you are...better find out, if you're gonna be planning the first practice! We play Ravenclaw really soon." Josh said. "We gotta jet. Say hi to Evans and Talus for us." Josh added, grinning.

"Bye." James answered, wondering if he was the Quidditch captain. He would have to find out soon, because their first game against Ravenclaw was the day before the Christmas dance. And that was approaching quickly. He said his goodbyes to Remus, Peter, Lily and Theia and headed off in search of McGonagall, his head of house.